Registration opens Thursday, November 17 at 12:01 AM (Pacific Time).
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Advance registration is required — we cannot accommodate same-day registration.
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Membership: All riders must have current RUSA and SIR memberships (you'll enter your RUSA number during registration). Don't have a RUSA membership? Join here (or renew if your RUSA membership has expired). Allow a few days in advance for RUSA verification.
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Online registration is open until Wednesday, December 14 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
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Ride cost is $20 paid online at the time of registration.
Registration has closed for this event. We cannot accommodate same-day registration at this time.
The online registration includes signing a responsibility waiver using the same SmartWaiver system used for RUSA Permanents.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED WAIVER IN ORDER TO START THE RIDE
RUSA Brevet #2515
A concatenation of Permanent 1309 A Little Edgy and the 2019 Winter Solstice Populaire, based on 1004 Lake Washington-Lake Sammamish Loop with the bottom part routed across Mercer Island and through Factoria (Factoria-Issaquah-Lake Forest Park-Seattle-Mercer Island-Factoria).
Solstice 200K Pre-Ride Notes
- The trails can be slow. Stops, turns, people, pets. Plan accordingly.
- The climb up to Burien is very lumpy and slow.
- On the descent from Burien down to Green River Trail, take it easy and use caution. There are also stop signs at the bottom of many hills.
- The second half of the route (after climb out of Factoria) is relatively flatter and easier.
- Holiday lighting became more noticeable after the sun set, which for us was on the Burke Gilman Trail.
- Have fun. Be safe.
Tom Beck's Solstice Populaire Pre-Ride Notes (relevant for the 2nd half of the 200K route)
The route this year covers roads and trails you have probably ridden many times. It starts with a gentle climb of the hill from Factoria to Eastgate, but it's better this year after the completion of a new section of the Mountains to Sound Trail which takes you off the narrow shoulder of the roadway until you get to 142nd Pl SE (road to Bellevue College). (There are plans for a future expansion of the trail that will go along the south side of I-90 to SE Lakemont Blvd.) The route traverses briefly through a neighborhood. This section still had a bunch of snow on my first attempt at the pre-ride but is now completely clear. Once you turn left onto SE Newport Way, watch out for ice and debris on the roadway; some sections have a good shoulder but it's inconsistent. Be very careful of traffic in Issaquah because the timing of our event coincides with holiday shoppers. Once you're on the East Lake Sammamish Trail (ELST), it's smooth sailing for a while. The park in Woodinville is a good place to stop to replenish water bottles and use the facilities. After passing University of Washington and Montlake Bridge, there’s a left turn soon after crossing over 520 that might be confusing. Cross over Lake Washington Blvd E then take an immediate left onto narrow E North St. The rest of the route is routine but the loop around Mercer Island is always a joy, especially the switchbacks and gentle curves on the east side. Finish the ride by going OVER the traffic in Factoria rather than through it using the somewhat recently finished Mountains to Sound Trail.
Parking
Parking is available at the
AAA Washington Headquarters in Factoria. We are grateful for AAA's hospitality, allowing everyone to park securely and get ready in a warm, protected venue. Showers and lockers available. You're welcome to change before the ride and/or clean up and warm up after the ride.
Route and Cuesheet
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41406211
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Note:
Printed cuesheets will not be available at the start. You may choose to print your own. To print the cuesheet from the
route page, click the
More button, then select
Print Cuesheet.